常见问题
There is no audition required for the dance major. Typically, students with strong dance backgrounds choose Skidmore because they desire a quality liberal arts education but want to continue their dance training. There are also those who actually begin dancing at Skidmore and eventually declare a dance major. We believe the program benefits 这种灵活性.
Yes, many of our dancers are double 专业 in a wide variety of disciplines. 平衡 technique class, rehearsals and performances with academics can be challenging, but with proper planning and time management skills you can be successful in both of your 专业. Your academic advisers can be instrumental in helping you chart the most efficient course of study throughout your four years.
No. Most of our classes are open to both 专业 and non-专业, with levels ranging 从入门到高级. We welcome everyone into our studios, and you will be placed according to your level of training.
This is entirely up to you and often fluctuates according to academic requirements. Most of our dance 专业 take one or two technique classes daily, with additional rehearsals scheduled throughout the week and weekend. 跳舞并不罕见 between three to six hours per day with two hours per day being an average minimum.
The first class of the semester serves as the placement class, so attendance that 第一天很重要. Individual professors determine whether the student is at the appropriate level for the course and will advise you accordingly.
You are more than welcome to take class with us when you visit the campus. 请 contact our chair, Debra Fernandez (dfernand@skidmore.Edu或518-580-5377),她 will be happy to help you choose the right classes in which to participate or observe.
Currently, we have approximately 40 declared 专业 and about 18 minors at any given time.
This depends upon the course being taught. Our largest enrollments begin at the introductory and beginning levels, with anywhere from 30 to 40 students in each class. 我们中间 and advanced classes are capped at 20 to 25, with the choreography courses ranging from 15 (Choreography I) to nine (Choreography II). Workshop classes fluctuate between 7和15.
At Skidmore all technical training degrees fall under the rubric of bachelor of science. This allows for more flexibility in choosing from an array of electives and other interests while still leaving ample room for technical and theoretical dance training.